Your Brain is Lying to You: How Cognitive Dissonance is Wrecking Your Marriage

Описание: "𝘞𝘩𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘶𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘦𝘦 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘵𝘴"

In this conversation, Joel Evan discusses blind spots and cognitive dissonance, explaining why the brain is wired to make it difficult for us to see our own blind spots. He explores the science behind cognitive dissonance and how it can destroy relationships. Joel also delves into the topic of memory reconstruction and how our memories can be biased and distorted. He emphasizes the importance of self-reflection, breaking biases, and having trusted naysayers in our lives to challenge our self-justification.

Takeaways

🧠 The brain is wired to make it difficult for us to see our own blind spots.
🧠 Cognitive dissonance can destroy relationships and prevent us from making positive changes.
🧠 Memory reconstruction can lead to biased and distorted memories.
🧠 Self-reflection and challenging our biases are crucial for personal growth.
🧠 Having trusted naysayers in our lives can help us break our self-justification habits.

Chapters

00:00 Understanding Blind Spots and Cognitive Dissonance
04:21 The Science Behind Memory Reconstruction
08:00 False Memories and Self-Justification
10:49 Breaking Biases and Self-Reflection
12:44 The Importance of Trusted Naysayers